This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 2nd day of April, 1929, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [5713].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [5713]; L. B. Cayce and Hugh Lynn Cayce.

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1. GC: You will have before you the body and the enquiring mind of [5713], present in this room, and you will answer the questions which I will ask you regarding all phases of his life.
2. EC: We have the body, the enquiring mind, [5713], present in this room - the conditions, the relations, the associations of this body.
3. In the physical forces of the body there are those conditions of which the body should take cognizance, as regarding the physical functioning of same, that the better physical, mental, and business associations might manifest the better. These then would be rather as warnings than as of conditions that disturb the body. While these at times do bring such conditions as to be of dis-ease, and of troubled conditions - the headaches, the eyes, the conditions of the digestion - these are but the effects of those conditions in the physical forces that the body should not overtax system, else there may be brought about those forces in activity that would bring detrimental conditions to the body. Be warned, then, as concerning the diet and of those properties as would bring detrimental forces through the effects as produced as an active principle to relax the nervous system, for under stress and strain these would bring the distressing forces and would make the physical conditions susceptible to a temperature, that would be detrimental.
4. As to the associations, relations, and different phases of the body's life - these are at times satisfactory, at others unsatisfactory. These, however, are in the way and manner of being adjusted to a MORE satisfactory way, as especially regarding relationships with others. Ready for questions.
5. (Q) Will the party to whom I have appealed live up to expectations and, if so, will that be sufficient to carry the project to a successful conclusion along the plan now outlined? Is that the best plan?
   (A) These conditions and projects - these are outlined in the correct way and manner to carry these to a successful operation, and there will be some disappointment - yet sufficient will be obtained through these sources for the carrying on of the project, and with the expansions as will gradually come through these same channels, GREATER success will be obtained than is at present seen. While there is an undertow of influence to prevent such conditions being consummated, the body [5713] will be able to handle the situation - but do not EVER act in a manner as would bring for self a condemnation in an activity towards those that would attempt to hinder. Rise rather above the little things that are put as stumbling blocks for the body's operations.
6. (Q) If that party fails me -
   (A) The party will not fail!
7. (Q) Is Virginia Beach the most favorable location for my work? If not, where should I go, and in what work could I best succeed?
   (A) Virginia Beach offers an opportunity especially in the lines in which the body would engage, and does engage, and with associations and connections as are being made will offer as GOOD and a much BETTER opportunity for the body, [5713], than many another place that APPARENTLY offers good opportunity; for in this place there is to be much expansion in the next three to five years - and the body should be able to handle that portion as is the correct balance of his efforts in such direction.
8. (Q) How long will my present oppression continue? Will that be eliminated by the above plan? If so, when and how?
   (A) This will be greatly eliminated by the plan now in action, and which will be consummated, and the TIME will depend upon the changes as will occur in the various expansions of various fields for the body. Well were the body to entertain propositions as may be made through Crane [Richard Crane, who had developed Birdneck Point in Virginia Beach], and through those of the interests that are in the way of developing other portions of the surrounding territory - especially of the DuPont interests.
9. (Q) Should I get an associate in business with me? If so, would the party now considered be suitable? If not, who would be?
   (A) Don't be in too big a hurry about associate, with the present conditions in action. These may be brought about in rather an unexpected manner before the first of July - and this would change the whole atmosphere.
10. (Q) Would it be to my best interests to buy the piece of property offered to me yesterday? and would the plan of payment work out satisfactorily?
    (A) Any buy of property in Virginia Beach, especially above 35th Street - 24th Street - is a most SATISFACTORY proposition, and payments may be made so that they would come satisfactorily.
11. (Q) Have I any physical disability? If so, what? and what should I do to correct it?
    (A) That as has been outlined as respecting the physical conditions. Be warned as regarding the digestive and eliminating system, and especially of taking - or the use of sedatives for the nerve system. Rather make the digestive and eliminating system, with that of the correction of the subluxations, be that as will add strength and vitality through the normal development, rather than a suppression - which only produces greater drosses for the system to overcome.
12. (Q) Should these be made osteopathically?
    (A) Very good.
13. (Q) Any specific diet?
    (A) Beware of meats! Fish or fowl, but not much of other MEATS.
14. (Q) Any further advice?
    (A) Much may be given the body as the directing of self and of the relationships with others, as respecting conditions whether of the material, social, or business relations. Well would the body consider this as a real truth in the life, and life's experience and associations: Let the business or monetary prosperity be the OUTCOME and not the END of thine endeavors; for those that would develop for self and have of this world's goods must make self in accord with those elements that bring such conditions, and these CANNOT be accomplished with success rather than that as will PRODUCE success first and foremost in the mind. We are through for the present.

REPORTS

1. 4/10/30 GD's form letter to entire ANI membership (on each expiration):
   The Association of National Investigators, Inc.
   SCIENCE :: HEALTH :: EDUCATION :: SPIRITUAL AWAKENING
   Virginia Beach, Virginia
   Dear Mr. [5713]
   According to our records, your membership in the Association expired on April 2, 1930. Since you became a member, the Cayce Hospital at Virginia Beach has been in full operation, the results obtained by the patients treated having been most satisfactory.
   "The New Tomorrow", the quarterly publication of the Association, was inaugurated in December, 1929, and will be published regularly for the benefit of our members, a copy of which is mailed to each one.
   We are just at the beginning of an intensive educational program, interesting announcements of which will be made within a short time. Plans are under way for the erection of a club house at which it will be your privilege to remain, if at any time you desire to do so. The past year, tho it has not exceeded our expectations in the progress of the work, has exceeded them in the rapidity with which it has been accomplished thus far. The Board has a great many things which they are working on for the benefit of all the members and they will be advised of them from time to time.
   We are in hopes that your membership has been of great benefit to you and that you will continue with us in our work "That We May Make Manifest Our Love For God And Man."
   The amount necessary to cover the renewal of your membership is $15.00, which constitutes the dues of a Class "A" member, the class to which you are entitled to belong, having originally belonged as a Class "B" member. No readings are included with the payment of this amount, but may be obtained for the usual fee of $10.00 each.
   Because of the great number of appointments ahead for several months, the membership list has been temporarily closed. As a result, there are a great many people waiting to become members, realizing at this time the advantages which they had not recognized heretofore. We would, therefore, thank you to send us your check to cover renewal of membership, or advise us immediately whether or not it is your desire to continue as a member so that, if not, the opportunity might be given to someone else. A self-addressed envelope is enclosed for your use. Sincerely yours, [signed] Gladys Davis Assistant Secretary
2. 4/26/30 Mr. [5713]'s answer: "I am sorry that I am not able financially to continue my membership."
3. 6/24/76 Ms. [...], oldest daughter of Mr. [5713], visited A.R.E. and obtained a copy of her father's reading, promising to write a report on anything she might be able to offer after studying it. Glancing over the reading a bit she said the two most important things in [5713]'s life, which she remembers, was his business and his health. She said he lost a quarter of a million dollars in the 1929 stock market crash. He died some years ago, 1959 in fact, with lung cancer.

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